Intel Core Ultra 5 225T vs Intel Processor U301L Comparison

Intel Core Ultra 5 225T and Intel Processor U301L occupy different positions in the database, with the Ultra 5 225T delivering a broad set of measured scores while the U301L has no recorded benchmark entries. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but also two very different design targets: one is a desktop part built on a modern process, the other is a mobile processor with a much lower power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 225T wins every benchmark category where data exists. Its recorded scores span Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 suites, plus PassMark tests covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number search, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded workloads, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The U301L has no benchmark scores in the database, so there is no measured workload where it records a win.

The performance split is therefore absolute: the Ultra 5 225T wins all measured multi-core and single-core tests, all PassMark compute workloads, and all synthetic rendering tests. The U301L cannot be positioned as a winner in any recorded benchmark, because no measurements exist for it. The Ultra 5 225T also holds a higher percentile rank, sitting at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the U301L sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap reflects the Ultra 5 225T's position relative to the broader CPU field, not a head-to-head comparison, since the U301L has no average score to compare.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake, specifically the Arrow Lake-S desktop variant, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The U301L uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS mobile variant, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. This process and foundry split is significant: the Ultra 5 225T uses a more advanced node from an external foundry, while the U301L uses an older Intel process.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads, which indicates one core with an extra thread. The Ultra 5 225T also carries a substantially larger cache hierarchy: 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The U301L has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. These cache differences align with the architectural generation gap and the different core counts.

Memory support also differs. The Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The U301L supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. The Ultra 5 225T uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the U301L uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ultra 5 225T has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, while the U301L has UHD Graphics with 64 execution units. The U301L has more execution units on its integrated GPU, but the database does not include any graphics benchmark scores to compare their real-world output.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for this pair. The comparison must therefore rely on the recorded scores of the Core Ultra 5 225T and the absence of scores for the U301L. The Ultra 5 225T's Cinebench results provide the clearest picture of its multi-core capability: it scores 2,214 in R15 multi-core, 9,227 in R20 multi-core, and 21,971 in R23 multi-core. Its single-core results are 312 in R15, 1,302 in R20, and 3,101 in R23. These numbers place the Ultra 5 225T in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs.

The PassMark results for the Ultra 5 225T cover a wide range of workloads. Integer math scores 59,543, floating point math scores 82,751, and extended instructions score 20,083. Data compression scores 233,998, data encryption scores 18,289, and random string sorting scores 28,774. Prime number search scores 284, physics scores 2,053, multithreaded performance scores 25,358, and single-thread performance scores 4,348. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 30,468.

The nearest rivals to the Ultra 5 225T provide context for these numbers. The Intel Core i9-11980HK has an average score of 30,422, placing it 0.2% behind the Ultra 5 225T. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 30,390, which is 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30,548, which is 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U scores 30,364, also 0.3% behind. These delta values show the Ultra 5 225T clustering tightly with a group of laptop-class processors, despite being a desktop part. The U301L has no rivals listed and no average score, so it cannot be placed on the same scale.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads; the U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for the Ultra 5 225T and 1.20 GHz for the U301L. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz and 2.20 GHz respectively. The TDP figures are 65 watts for the Ultra 5 225T and 15 watts for the U301L, a large power envelope difference that reflects their desktop versus mobile positioning.

Sockets differ: the Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, while the U301L uses Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ as noted: 3 nm at TSMC for the Ultra 5 225T, 10 nm at Intel for the U301L. The Ultra 5 225T has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die; the U301L has no transistor count or die size recorded. Cache configurations differ in every level, with the Ultra 5 225T holding more L1, L2, and L3 cache per core and in total.

The memory and I/O specs diverge. The Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth; the U301L supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory but no bandwidth figure. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 20 lanes on the Ultra 5 225T versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the U301L. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The U301L has a launch MSRP of $107; the Ultra 5 225T has no launch MSRP recorded. The U301L also has a part number, SRPKFQ5CW, while the Ultra 5 225T's part number is listed as unknown. The Ultra 5 225T is a desktop part released on 2024-12-31, while the U301L is a mobile part released on 2024-04-07. Both are listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel Processor U301L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Processor U301L boosts to 2.20 GHz.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Processor U301L has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Do they support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Processor U301L supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth recorded.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T is in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor U301L is in the 50th percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U301L have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Processor U301L, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

The Verdict

The Core Ultra 5 225T is the only processor in this pair with measured performance data, and that data shows a strong desktop part. It holds an 82nd percentile rank, an average benchmark score of 30,468, and sits within 0.3% of several well-known laptop processors like the Intel Core i9-11980HK, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Intel Core i5-13600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U. Its 10 cores, 4.90 GHz boost clock, 20 MB of L3 cache, and DDR5 support position it as a capable desktop processor for multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads alike.

The Intel Processor U301L is a different class of product entirely. With 5 cores, 6 threads, a 2.20 GHz boost clock, a 15 watt TDP, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5, it is built for low-power mobile use. Its lack of recorded benchmark scores means the database cannot verify its performance, but its specifications place it far below the Ultra 5 225T in raw compute potential. Its 50th percentile rank, based on no measured scores, indicates a mid-pack standing that does not approach the Ultra 5 225T's 82nd percentile.

For users focused on measured performance, the data points to the Core Ultra 5 225T. For those prioritizing low power consumption and mobile form factors, the U301L is the only option in this pair, though its performance remains unquantified in the database. The choice between them is not a close contest on paper: one has 10 cores, a 4.90 GHz boost, 20 MB of L3 cache, and a full set of benchmark scores; the other has 5 cores, a 2.20 GHz boost, 8 MB of L3 cache, and no recorded benchmarks. The Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice for anyone who needs verified multi-core and single-core performance, while the U301L serves a low-power mobile niche that the database cannot currently evaluate on performance grounds.